Many Ideas of Nationalism in India - Priorities and Challenges

This book is a comprehensive analysis of the many visions of nationalism and nationalist leadership that emerged during India's struggle for independence.

List of contents

Introduction Part A 1. Aurobindo Ghose: ushering in a new era in Indian nationalism 2. Gandhi: reinventing the nationalist discourses Part B 3. Rabindranath Tagore: Humanizing Humanity 4. Nazrul Islam: redesigning community-conscious human existence Part C 5. VD Savarkar: transmogrifying the nationalist imagination 6. BR Ambedkar: reinforcing a nearly forgotten voice.Conclusion.

About the author

Bidyut Chakrabarty, a former professor of Political Science at the University of Delhi (1998-2018), retired as a vice chancellor of Visva-Bharati, a university founded by the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Besides these appointments, he also taught at many universities across the world as a visiting professor. An expert on nationalist thought, Professor Chakrabarty has also contributed to the field of political science in general.

Product details

• Authors: Bidyut Chakrabarty, Bidyut (Delhi University Chakrabarty
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 27.06.2025
• EAN: 9781041032977
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4103297-7
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); History, Nationalism, Society & culture: general, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Society and culture: general, Indian sub-continent, HISTORY / Asia / South / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies